Living Ecology Permaculture Internship in India

Location

India: Manipal

Program Summary

The program is run by some of the most experienced permaculturists in the world. A combined 60+ years of experience, including a mentor that studied under Bill Mollison, guarantees that interns will receive a first class education from the Living Ecology team. Not only that, but participants will also be able to make a difference in the lives of poor rural farmers, making sustainable impacts to their projects.

The ideal candidate has agricultural experience, with a Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) preferably from Permaculture Patashala. This is not required, but, if there is an overflow of applicants, those with the most experience will have a greater chance of being chosen.

Participants will come to understand water harvesting, earthworks, advanced permaculture techniques, social and environmental concepts specific to the geography of the Indian drylands, permaculture design, planting implementation, and finally an Aranya Agricultural Alternatives Permaculture in International Aid ...

Program Summary

The program is run by some of the most experienced permaculturists in the world. A combined 60+ years of experience, including a mentor that studied under Bill Mollison, guarantees that interns will receive a first class education from the Living Ecology team. Not only that, but participants will also be able to make a difference in the lives of poor rural farmers, making sustainable impacts to their projects.

The ideal candidate has agricultural experience, with a Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) preferably from Permaculture Patashala. This is not required, but, if there is an overflow of applicants, those with the most experience will have a greater chance of being chosen.

Participants will come to understand water harvesting, earthworks, advanced permaculture techniques, social and environmental concepts specific to the geography of the Indian drylands, permaculture design, planting implementation, and finally an Aranya Agricultural Alternatives Permaculture in International Aid Certification.

Program Highlights

1. This program aids poor rural farmers in projects that might otherwise remain in poverty.

2. The Living Ecology Internship is taught by masters in the permaculture field.

3. It offers participants an opportunity to grow and learn about Indian culture and traditions

4. The Aranya Agricultural Alternatives Permaculture in International Aid Certification is unlike any other.

5. Those who do complete the internship will have the understanding and skills to carry this work forward throughout the globe.

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

Registration fees

In-country staff support

In-country orientation/Training

Language instruction

Food

Housing

Travel while in host country

Experience Required

yes

Interns are required to have previous permaculture education to be admitted to the program. Permaculture Design Course (PDC) is recommended for admission. However, equivalent training or experience will open up the opportunity for consideration. This is an introduction to permaculture practical applications, but prior knowledge of principles in necessary. If there are more applicants than space allows, interns will be chosen based on agricultural experience.